Fox Spirit Matchmaker 2

Core Plot
Set in an alternate world where "humans and spirits coexist yet are at odds," the story follows Dongfang Huaizhu (Liu Shishi) and Wang Quan Hongye (Zhang Yulong), heirs to Eastern and royal families, as they join forces to revitalize the "Yi Qi Alliance" amidst political intrigue and adventure. Together with Yang Yitan (Zhai Xiaowen), Zhang Zheng (Hou Minghao), and six other second-generation heirs, they form the "Mask Team." They aim to resist the manipulations of the Black Fox and balance multiple powers, including the Southern Demon Clan and the Royal Demon Nation, while uncovering secrets both inside and outside their circles to maintain peace between humans and spirits. The plot intertwines power struggles, fate confrontations, and interspecies emotions, exploring deep themes of "trust" and "coexistence."

Character and Production Highlights
Dual Protagonist Dynamic: Liu Shishi portrays the cold and decisive Dongfang Huaizhu, while Zhang Yulong embodies the complex inner world of Wang Quan Hongye as a "double-edged sword immortal." Their evolving partnership from collaboration to mutual trust has been praised as a "traditional version of Game of Thrones."
IP Adaptation Upgrade: Building on classic scenes from the comic (such as the "Yang Family's Secret Scroll"), the series introduces original subplots like the "Mask Team's Chamber Trials" and the "Black Fox Resurrection Plan," enhancing narrative tension.
Visual Design: Utilizing cinematic-level special effects to create fantastical scenes like "Eastern Family Mechanisms" and "Wang Quan Sword Array," the production blends Wei-Jin aesthetics with fantasy elements, contrasting Dongfang Huaizhu’s bamboo-patterned robe with Wang Quan Hongye’s gilded armor.

Market Attention
As a flagship S+ project for iQIYI in 2025, "Fox Spirit Matchmaker 2" has already generated significant buzz. Its trailer received over 50 million views in a single day, and the Weibo topics #LiuShishiReturnsInCostume# and #FoxSpiritMatchmakerLiveAction# have amassed a total reading volume of 1.8 billion, positioning it as a new benchmark for adaptations of Chinese comics.

(Note: This introduction is based on publicly available information from the production team and does not include unverified content.)